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Manchester City has been found guilty of violating the majority of the 115 financial regulations they were accused of breaching, according to a report by The Athletic. While the sanctions have yet to be determined, an independent panel concluded that the club broke almost all the charges brought against them, except for one. The Premier League has refrained from making any public comments on the matter.
When questioned about the accuracy of the report, Manchester City neither confirmed nor denied the findings. Instead, they issued a statement emphasizing that the Premier League’s investigation is still ongoing and that several important aspects remain under confidentiality. The club highlighted their commitment to due process throughout the eight-year-long investigation, trusting that the league’s board and executives would act impartially and fairly. It has also been reported that should the verdict be upheld, City plans to appeal the decision.
Other Premier League teams have reportedly been briefed on the panel’s findings and are seeking legal counsel to explore whether they might have grounds for compensation claims. The charges originate from a four-year investigation initiated in February 2023, focusing on alleged breaches of the league’s financial rules between 2009 and 2018. The investigation led to the involvement of an independent commission that conducted a closed-door hearing lasting about 12 weeks, starting in September 2024 and wrapping up in December the same year.
The Premier League’s complaint against City centered on accusations that the club failed to provide accurate financial information that fairly represented its financial status. City has strongly denied all allegations, asserting their defense is supported by compelling and undeniable evidence. During the period under scrutiny, the club achieved significant success, securing eight major trophies including three Premier League titles, three League Cups, one Community Shield, and one FA Cup. The investigation covers periods managed by Roberto Mancini, Manuel Pellegrini, and the first two years of Pep Guardiola’s tenure, who departed the club after ten seasons at the conclusion of the 2025-26 campaign.
In a related matter, an independent arbitration panel previously ruled against certain Premier League regulations concerning Associated Party Transactions (APTs) after Manchester City launched a formal challenge. A tribunal in February 2025 declared that the Premier League’s rules on sponsorship deals from 2021 to 2024 were “void and unenforceable.” However, the club and the league settled the dispute in September 2025 by agreeing that these APT rules were valid and binding and by ending all ongoing legal actions. The APT regulations were designed to prevent clubs from gaining financial advantage through commercial deals with companies tied to club owners that exceed fair market values
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